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Violence Against Disabled Icelanders A “Black Spot On Society”
The Icelandic government has recognised that disabled victims of violence across the country receive inadequate support. The government-convened Action Team Against Violence published its findings on the subject yesterday. Commenting on them, Minister of Justice Áslaug Árna Sigurbjörnsdóttir described the issue as a…
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Too Many Disabled People On Benefits, Says Brynjar Níelsson
Independence Party MP Brynjar Níelsson has expressed concern at the high number of disabled people on unemployment benefits. He emphasised that despite empathising greatly with those disabled people who are completely unable to work, he feels that those who can work need…
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Disabled People’s Transport Is A Bad Joke
I’m the parent of a child in Reykjavík who relies on Disabled People’s Transport Services (Akstursþjónusta Fatlaðs Fólks) to take her to school, to her after-school centre, and back home. Unfortunately, this service is woefully unreliable, lacking accountability, and plagued with chronic…
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Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As we move towards the warmth of June, we also ponder what has been on Icelanders’ minds of late, besides the never-ending rain and their dreams of sunny beaches. Here’s a round-up of fresh debates, hot topics and crazy madness from these…
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Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As we welcome this (hopefully) last bit of winter before spring comes along, we also ponder what has been on Icelanders’ minds of late besides updated fines for drivers and more circumcision debates. Here’s a round-up of fresh debates, hot topics and…
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Today’s Protest For The Disabled And Elderly people
You may have missed it because of the current hot topic, Sigmundur Davíð and Panama Paper, but another protest was held in Reykjavík today to raise awareness for the disabled and elderly in Iceland. The fact that buildings in Iceland aren’t easily…
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Residents File Written Complaint Against Planned Home For Disabled
A group of Icelanders living near the proposed site of a home for the disabled have filed a formal complaint against the decision. Vísir reports that the written complaint “demands that this decision be taken back.” The decision in question is the…
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Epic Disabled Parking Space Fail
A picture of a completely useless disabled parking space close to Hlemmur bus station in central Reykjavík has gone viral, reports Vísir. “This is obviously a completely ridiculous place to put a parking space,” said Ellen Calmon of Öryrkjabandalag Íslands (Organisation of…